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Stacker scoured American history and mythology from books, news accounts, history lessons, and journal articles to curate a diverse gallery of 25 American folk heroes and the stories behind them.
Dec 4, 2001 · Animation, Family, Fantasy. Meet the doers and dreamers who made America great. John Henry, the railroad builder, proved the value of believing in oneself. Journey with the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan as he clears the land for American settlers.
American folklore encompasses the folklore that has evolved in the present-day United States mostly since the European colonization of the Americas. It also contains folklore that dates back to the Pre-Columbian era.
Folklore, legends, tales, monsters, myths, mysteries, lost treasures, and ghost stories in American history.
6 days ago · American folklore is rich with tales passed down through generations, blending history, myth and imagination. These legends often feature iconic figures like Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill, each embodying different aspects of American culture and values.
Retellings of American folktales and legends, Native American myths, weather folklore, ghost stories and more from each of the 50 United States of America. Great for school children and teachers.
Disney's American Legends is a 2001 American animated anthology film narrated by James Earl Jones. It is a compilation of four previously released animated musical shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios based on American tall tales.
Welcome to the American Folklore site, which features retold folktales from all 50 states. We answer those pesky folklore questions that keep you up at night, such as: “Why is a black cat bad luck?” and “Who the heck is Paul Bunyan?”
America’s legends and lore have helped shape our history. These imaginative tales contain pieces of our parents, our grandparents, and our great-great parents, along with the lessons they were taught and the beliefs the world at the time reflected.
American mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to America's most legendary stories and folktale, dating back to the late 1700s when the first colonists settled.
